Canon E 333 D User Manual

Canon

8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder E333D.
The E333D can be used for both recording and playback of video cassettes in 8mm
format.

• Use 8mm vídeo-cassettes marked with an 0 (P5 type).

Piease check that this package contains the foiiowing items:

“ Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord

E333D

Lens Hood
One Lithium Battery
WL-52 Wireless Controiier

L Two R03 AAA Batteries

Important Usage Instructions

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO
REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

DC-100 DC Coupler
BP-E77K Battery Pack
CA-100 Compact Power Adapter
PC-150 SCART Cable
SS-300 Shoulder Strap

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Table of Contents

Important Usage Instructions.......................................................................................3

Nomenclature............................................................................................................................ 6

Basic Recording......................................................................................................................10

Tape Counter...............................................................................................................12

Recording Reminder.................................................................................................. 12

Video Cassette Warnings...........................................................................................13

Battery Pack Warning.................................................................................................13

Recording Using Tripod.............................................................................................13

Viewfinder Dispiays................................................................................................................14

Power Sources............................................................................................................. is

Using AC Power..........................................................................................................15

Using Car Battery........................................................................................................15

Using Battery Pack.....................................................................................................16

Using Your Battery Packs Effectively.......................................................................19

Inserting New Lithium Battery...................................................................................22

Loading and Unloading Video Cassettes.........................................................................23

Video Cassette Notes.................................................................................................24

Camera Preparations..............................................................................................................25

Attaching Straps.........................................................................................................25

Adjusting the Grip Belt...............................................................................................25

Attaching the Lens Cap Cord

Removing and Attaching the Lens Cap and Lens Hood

Using the Finder..........................................................................................................26

Adjusting the Dioptre..................................................................................................27

Adjusting the 180° FlexiGrip......................................................................................27

Removing and Attaching the Finder.........................................................................27

Zooming.....................................................................................................................................28

Power Zoom................................................................................................................28

Wireless Zoom.............................................................................................................28

Setting Date and Time............................................................................................................29

Recording Date and Time..................................................................................................... 33

Age insert.................................................................................................................................. 34

Registering a Birthday

Recording an Age.......................................................................................................37

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WL-52 Wireless Controller....................................................................................................38

Playback Connection............................................................................................................. 40

Using a TV (or VCR) with a SCART Terminal...........................................................40

Using a TV (or VCR) with AudioA/ideo Input Terminals

Using a TV without AudioA/ideo Input Terminals...................................................41

Playback Procedure................................................................................................................45

Special Playback Methods.........................................................................................47

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Focusing....................................................................................................................................^

Autofocus......................................................................................................................................50 §

Manual Focus................................................................................................................................51 rn

Focus Lock....................................................................................................................................51 ^

Macro Recording........................................................................................................................................... 52 g

Program AE.................................................................................................................................................53

How to Use Program AE.......................................................................................................... 53

To Record a Backlit Subject (Backlight Compensation)

To Record a Spotlit Scene........................................................................................................55

To Record a Bright Scene (Beach or Snowy Location)

White Balance................................................................................................................................................ 56 5

Shooting with Pop-up Light..........................................................................................................................57 ^

Replacing Bulb..............................................................................................................................58 q

High-Speed Shutter.......................................................................................................................................59 S

Fade................................................................................................................................................................ 60 ^

Fade In...........................................................................................................................................60 q

Fade Out........................................................................................................................................61 ^

Wireless Fade.............................................................................................................................62

To Resume Recording................................................................................................................................63

Record Search............................................................................................................................63 e

Record Review..............................................................................................................................64 y.

Edit-erase......................................................................................................................................66 ^

Tape Return....................................................................................................................................................67 z

Adding Titles to Recordings.........................................................................................................................68 g

Creating Character Titles.............................................................................................................68 O

Recording Titles............................................................................................................................71 m

Editing to Another VCR.................................................................................................................................72 ^

Using a VCR with a SCART Terminal..........................................................................................72 O

Using a VCR with AudioA/ideo Input Terminals........................................................................72 w

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Canon E333D Video System Chart...............................................................................................................74 §

Carrying Cases...............................................................................................................................................75 5

Optional Accessories....................................................................................................................................76 >

Problems and Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................78 z

Condensation (DEW)......................................................................................................................................8i g

Cautions

Specifications.............................................................................................................................................85

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During Use.....................................................................................................................................82 5

Maintenance..................................................................................................................................84 ^

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Nomenclature

O POP-UP LIGHT Switch

O FADE Button

O SHUTTER Button
O FOCUS IS/M (Auto/Manual) Button
0 C. (Character) TITLE Button
0 DATE Button

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E. (Edit) ERASE Button

0 REC SEARCH + Button

0 REC SEARCH - Button

O (Record Review) Button
0 AGE Button
0 PROGRAM AE Button
0 MACRO Button
0 ZOOM SPEED Button

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Zoom Window

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STOP Button

FF Button / + Button
Q ◄ PLAY Button / SHIFT Button
O ►► REW Button / - Button
0 # REC (Record) MODE Button
0 US / LP (Tape Speed) Button

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C. (Counter) RESET Button

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A EJECT Button

0 OPERATE Button

0 OPERATE Indicator

■ Lights up during normal operation.

• Flashes to warn that there is internal
condensation or a malfunction, or to indicate
that the battery pack is nearly exhausted.

Lithium Battery Compartment
® Tripod Socket
® Strap Attachment Bars

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Cassette Compartment

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Q Pop-up Light

# Microphone
O Focusing Ring / Lens Hood

O Lens Cap

O Remote Sensor

Autofocus Window

Tally Lamp

• Flashes rapidly during recording.

• Lights up when a wireiess controiier signai is
received.

ВАТТ (Battery) EJECT Switch

Power Zoom Buttons

GRIP UNLOCK Button

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O Eyecup

9 Viewfinder

O Dioptre Adjustment Ring
O Power Source Compartment
O Grip Belt

Thumb Rest
Start/Stop Button
Video Output Terminal

DC Output Terminal

Audio Output Terminal

Basic Recording

OPERATE

1. Attach a power source.

• See pp. 15-21 for using power sources.

2. Turn the camera on.

• The OPERATE indicator lights up.

• “TAPE” flashes in the viewfinder (see p. 13). Biffl

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3. Load a cassette.

• See p. 23 for loading/unloading cassettes.

• Use an 8mm video cassette marked with an B (P5 type).

• The camera goes into “record pause mode”. KfiBSl

4. Press the SP/LP button to select the tape speed.

• For best picture quality, select SP.

• For double recording time, select LP.

5. Pull out the finder.

• See p. 26 for using the finder.

6. Turn the grip to the desired position.

• See p. 27 for adjusting the grip.

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7. Press the start/stop button.

• Recording starts and “REC” appears in the viewfinder. KWl

• The tally lamp flashes rapidly.

• See “ADVANCED OPERATIONS” (pp. 50-73) for information on

making your recordings more effective.

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8. Press the start/stop button again to pause

recording. IWil

• Press the start/stop button once again to resume recording.

• See “Record Review” (p. 64) to check your recording.

9. When recording has ended, remove the cassette.

• See p. 23 for loading/unloading cassettes.

PAUSE

10. Turn the camera off.

• The OPERATE indicator goes off.

Notes:

• The camera automatically turns off If record pause mode lasts more than approximately seven minutes.

To resume recording, turn the camera on and press the start/stop button.

• Avoid recording near sources of electric or magnetic fields, such as a TV tower, which can cause noise in
the picture or a camera malfunction.

• If the tape speed is changed during recording, the tape will contain noise at that point.

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Tape Counter

0:35:40

SP

to SEC

During recording, the tape counter in the

viewfinder indicates how long you have recorded.

In the case shown in the diagram, you have
recorded for approximately 35 minutes and 40

seconds (in SP mode). WRl

• The tape counter is reset to 0:00:00 when you
press the C. RESET button, or each time you
load a cassette.

• The tape counter also appears during playback
and record search, so you can use it to verify
how long the tape has run.

• Tape counter time and actual recording length
may be slightly different. Use the tape counter
only as an approximate guide.

• When recording in LP mode, actual recording
length is approximately twice the tape counter
time.

Recording Reminder

^ When you start to record, the camera counts off

the first 10 seconds of your recording and

displays from “0 SEC” to “10 SEC” in the

viewfinder. This is to help you make sure your

scenes aren’t too short, for easy viewing and
editing. Try to record for at least the full 10
seconds. IBKl

• Recording reminder time and actual recording
length may be slightly different. Use the
recording reminder only as an approximate

guide.

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Vídeo Cassette Warnings i3-a

• “T. END” appears in the viewfinder when the
tape is compietely used up.

• ‘TAPE” fiashes in the viewfinder if the camera
is turned on and a cassette is not ioaded.

Battery Pack Warning 13-b

• “ВАТТ fiashes in the viewfinder when the
battery pack is neariy exhausted.

• if the camera is turned on with an exhausted
battery pack attached, it may turn off
immediateiy, without a “ВАТТ’ warning.

Recording Using Tripod 13-c

Use a tripod especiaiiy in the foiiowing cases:

• Telephoto recording

• Macro recording

• Recording using wireiess controiier

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Note:

• Be sure to protect the viewfinder from direct sunlight,

otherwise the viewfinder will melt.

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Viewfinder Dispiays

Viewfinder displays provide information and warnings regarding camera operation.

• Press the ON SCREEN button O on the wireless controller to see the viewfinder displays

except ©, ® and ® on a connected TV screen.

• Press the C. TITLE button to see the character title on TV, the DATE button for date and time
and the AGE button for age. Only the title, date and time, and age are recorded with scenes.

No. Mode

© Recording Reminder
© Tape Counter

© Video Cassette Warning ....

© Battery Warning.................

© Condensation Warning

© Lithium Battery Warning ....

© Character Title
© Age Insert

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p. 12 © Date and Time

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p. 13 © Tape Speed

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p. 81 © High-Speed Shutter........

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p. 22 © Program AE

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p. 68 © Manual Focus

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No. Mode

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© Edit-erase
© Tape Operations

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Power Sources

Using AC Power

CA-100 Compact Power Adapter iEffi

Plug into mains outlet.
Input voltage: 100—240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

• Use together with the DC-100 DC Coupler.

• Refer to CA-100 instruction manual for further

details.

Using Car Battery

CB-110 Car Battery Adapter (option)

Plug into cigarette lighter socket.
For use only with 12 or 24 V DC negative-ground
car battery.

• Use together with the DC-100 DC Coupler.

• Use car battery adapter with the car engine

idling.

• Refer to CB-110 instruction manual for further

details.

Attaching DC Coupler lEiSI

To use the compact power adapter or car battery
adapter:

1. Insert the DC-100 DC Coupler into

the power source compartment.

• Insert and remove in the same way as the

battery pack (see p. 17).

2. Connect the DC-100 cable to the compact power adapter (or car battery adapter).

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la CA-100 (CB-110)

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Caution------------------------------------------------------------

• Using the compact power adapter near the TV may
cause the TV to emit noise. If this occurs, move the
compact power adapter further away from the TV
or aerial cable.

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Using Battery Pack

BP-E77K warn
BP-E718 (option)
BP-E722 (option)
BP-E722D (option)

Make sure the battery pack is fully charged

before use.

Continuous recording time using the BP-E77K is
approximately 50 minutes.

• Some modes consume more power than
others, so actual recording time may be less
than 50 minutes.

• The safest policy is to have enough batteries to
cover two to three times the length of recording
time scheduled.

• Using the battery pack in cold temperatures will
shorten recording time.

• The battery pack normally becomes warm
during use.

• Use the optional BP-E718, BP-E722 or

BP-E722D Battery Pack for lengthy recording
(see p. 76).

• See the battery pack instruction manual for
further information regarding your battery pack.

• See p. 19 for Using Your Battery Packs

Effectively.

16-B
16-C

16-D

Battery Pack

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• Canon camcorders and accessories are
manufactured with great care and strict quality
control. It is recommended that you use only
genuine Canon brand batteries and other
accessories for your camcorder to ensure
maximum performance.

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Attaching Battery Pack 1^1

1. Slide the battery pack into the

power source compartment.

• Insert the end marked with a triangle.

• Slightly loosen the grip belt and press it down

for easy battery loading.

2. Press the battery pack until it clicks

and locks in place.

Removing Battery Pack ICT51

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Be sure to turn the camera off (the OPERATE
indicator goes off) before removing the battery pack.
Removal during operation may cause damage.

1. Slide and hold the ВАТТ EJECT

switch.

2. Pull the battery pack out as shown.

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Charging Battery Pack KTTO

Use the CA-100 Compact Power Adapter or the
optional CB-110 Car Battery Adapter to charge
the battery pack.
Connect the battery pack to the CA-100 (or
CB-110) as shown and plug into a mains outlet
(or car cigarette lighter socket).
When the operate indicator (green) is glowing
steadily and the charge indicator (red) is blinking,
charging has begun. When the battery pack is
fully charged, the charge indicator will glow
steadily. Disconnect the battery pack from CA-

100 (or CB-110).

O Battery Pack

O CA-100 Compact Power Adapter or

CB-110 Car Battery Adapter

0 Charge Indicator
O Operate Indicator

• Always disconnect the DC-100 DC Coupler
from the CA-100 (or CB-110) before charging

the battery pack.

• Battery pack charging times are shown below.

Charging time will vary according to the
ambient temperature.

• When you don't expect to use the battery pack

for a long time (three months or more), store it
in a discharged condition. Storing the battery
pack in a charged condition will shorten its
operating life.

• The optional MC-100 Multi-battery Charger can

also be used.

For further information, see the adapter or

charger instruction manual.

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Battery Pack

BP-E77K 55 70
BP-E718
BP-E722/BP-E722D

Continuous recording time

(approximate minutes) (approximate minutes)

100 120
115

Charging time

130

Using Your Battery Packs Effectively

Keep the following in mind:

1. Charge a brand-new battery before using.

2. Discharge the battery for storage.

3. Recharge the battery only after discharging it
completely.

Read these instructions thoroughly before using
the battery pack. The battery pack is a
rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery. It
can be used repeatedly after recharging. The
battery pack has not been charged before
shipping.

Charge the battery pack before using:

• Use only the battery charger(s) specified in this

manual.

• Refer to the battery charger instructions for

charging procedure and charging time.

• To maximize the capacity of the battery pack,

when using a brand-new battery pack for the
first time, charge it once (the charge lamp lights
up), remove it and charge it once again.

• The battery pack remains warm immediately

after charging or use. Though being warm has
no adverse effect on the performance of the
battery pack, charge the battery pack only after
it has cooled.

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Observe the following:

• Shorting the + and - terminals by touching them

with a metal object such as a key holder is
extremely dangerous, as it can cause fire or
other damage. ИЖ1

When carrying or storing the battery pack,

make sure to attach the inciuded short

circuit prevention cap. ДНЯ

• Do not expose the battery pack to fire. It might
explode .

• Do not disassemble or alter the battery pack.

• Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to
strong shocks.

• Do not get the battery pack wet.

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To charge battery packs effectively:

• Even a newly-charged battery pack naturally
discharges in time. Charge it within a couple of
days of when it is to be used.

• Charge the battery pack only after the power
supply of the camcorder automatically turns off.

• Repeated recharging of a battery pack which is
not fully discharged shortens the time that the
battery pack can be used before it needs
charging again.

DISCHARGE RECHARGE

When you haven’t used the battery pack for
several months, check the charge lamp 30
minutes after charging has begun. If the charge
lamp does not blink for at least 30 minutes, it
may mean that the time you will be able to use
the battery has decreased.

If the usage time has decreased try one of the

following procedures to restore the battery
pack:

• Discharge the battery pack with a Canon
product that has a discharge function, such as
the MC-100, then recharge the battery pack.

• Recharge the battery pack after the power
supply has automatically turned off while you
are using the camcorder. Repeated operation
in this way is also effective.

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COLD WEATHER USE:

Although the battery pack can be used at

temperatures between 0°C and 40°C, it is

recommended that the battery pack be used
between 10°C and 30°C in order to take
advantage of its full capacity.

To use the battery pack effectively:

• When a battery pack is kept attached to the
camcorder or video light, a very small
amount of current flows into the equipment,

resulting in an overdischarge. Since the
battery pack cannot be fully recharged once
it has overdischarged, always remove the
battery pack from video equipment after
use.

• Always keep the terminals clean. If they get

dirty, wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.

• Once camcorder is turned on, batttery
power is being consumed even when not
recording (pause, etc.). Turn the camcorder
off when not shooting.

• When the battery charge is low “BAIT”
flashes in the viewfinder, but the battery can
still operate the camcorder for several
seconds. Always fully discharge the battery
pack (the power supply cuts off
automatically) before storing.

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Terminology

Overcharging

Charging a battery pack after it has already
been fully charged.

Overdischarging

Continuing to discharge a battery pack after
its voltage level has fallen below a specified
level (5.0 V for the nickel-cadmium batteries
used by Canon 8mm video camcorders).

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Inserting a New Lithium Battery

The CR2025 lithium battery provides your

camera with enough power to store character
tities, date and time, and an age, even when the
camera is turned off.
One iithium battery wiii iast approximately one
year. (Life span varies slightiy according to
ambient conditions.) When the iithium battery is

not in piace or is neariy exhausted, “DATE”

fiashes in the viewfinder indicating that the iithium

battery needs to be replaced.
Be sure to connect a power source to the camera
before changing the iithium battery, otherwise the

tities, date and time, and age will be cleared from
the camera’s memory and will have to be reset.

Inserting Procedure

1. Press the GRIP UNLOCK button

and rotate the grip downward.

2. Hold the camera with the battery
pack facing down, then draw out

the lithium battery holder.

• If the camera is heid with the battery pack
facing up, the iithium battery wili drop out
when the lithium battery hoider is removed.

3. Insert a new lithium battery into the
lithium battery holder with the +

side facing up.

4. Snap the lithium battery holder

back into the compartment.

Warning

The battery used in this device may present a fire or

chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Sanyo CR2025, Panasonic
CR2025 or Duraceli DL2025B. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion. The used
battery should be handed back to the supplier for safe

disposal.

Caution

• Make sure the plus (+) side is facing up in the
lithium battery compartment.

• Keep the battery out of children’s reach. If
swallowed, contact physician immediately.

• To ensure proper contact, wipe the battery with the
clean, dry cloth before use.

• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other
metal tools which may cause short circuiting.

• Do not disassemble, heat or immerse in water, to
avoid risk of explosion.

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Loading and Unloading Video Cassettes

Use a video cassette with the m mark (P5
type). Be sure to attach a power source to the
camera before loading or unloading a video
cassette.

1. Press the A (EJECT) button.

• The cassette compartment lifts up and opens.

• The EJECT button works with the power
turned off, as long as a power source is
attached.

2. Load/unload the cassette.

• When loading, gently insert the cassette with
the window facing out.

• When unloading, remove the cassette by

pulling it straight out.

3. Close the cassette compartment.

• Press the PUSH mark on the compartment

until it clicks.

• The compartment closes automatically.

Notes:

• When the EJECT button is pressed, the
compartment opens automatically. Do not try to
open the compartment during this automatic stage,
as it may cause a malfunction.

• If a cassette is removed and then replaced, the tape
position will change slightly, therefore, after
reloading the cassette, use the record search
function to locate the desired starting point (see
page 63).

• When you close the video cassette compartment, do
not press down the top of the compartment. Bcffl

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Vìdeo Cassette Notes

• Do not leave a cassette in the camera after
use, especially when the camera will not be in
use for a long time.

• There are several holes on the cassette back,
which are used for transferring information. Do

not cover them.

• Do not use cassettes with damaged or spliced
tape or ones that do not meet standards.

Video Cassette Erasure Prevention Switch

To prevent accidental erasure of recorded

material, slide the switch at the bottom of the

cassette to the “SAVE” or “ERASE OFF" position,

as shown.
Returning the switch to the “REC” or “ERASE
ON” position enables recording again.
Refer to the cassette instructions for further
information on erasure prevention.

• “TAPE” flashes in the viewfinder if you try to
record on a cassette that has been set for
erasure prevention. Use another cassette or set

the switch to enable recording.

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Standard 8 mm MP W151

O In the “SAVE” or “ERASE OFF” position:

Erasure Prevention

e In the “REC” or “ERASE ON” position:

Recording Possible

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Camera Preparations

Attaching Straps

SS-300 Shoulder Strap I3!gl

Attach the shoulder strap to the strap attachment

bars, and adjust it to the most comfortable length.

WS-20 Wrist Strap (option) BB151

The optional wrist strap can only be attached to
the lower strap attachment bar.

Adjusting the Grip Belt 25-c

Tighten or loosen the grip belt as necessary for a

comfortable fit. Hold the grip with your right hand
while adjusting the grip belt with your left.

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Attaching the Lens Cap Cord 26-a

1. Pass the cord through the eyelet on

the lens cap.

2. Pass the grip belt through the loop

on the cord as shown.

Removing and Attaching the Lens Cap and Lens Hood 26-b

Remove the lens cap before recording and hook
it onto the grip belt using the clip on the lens cap.
Replace the lens cap when you stop recording or

turn the camera off.

El Focusing Ring

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B Lens Hood

El Lens Cap

To remove the lens hood:

Gently rotate it anti-clockwise, as shown.

To attach the lens hood:

Gently rotate it ciockwise until it clicks into place.

• When using a filter, attach the lens hood in
front of the filter so that the lens cap can be

replaced.

Using the Finder 26-c

When using the finder, puil it out fully until it
stops.
When the finder is not pulled out, you can see
your recording from as much as an arm’s length
away.

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Adjusting the Dioptre 27-A

Adjust the dioptre when using the camera for the
first time, when changing camera operators, or
when changing eye distance from the finder.
To adjust the dioptre:
Turn the camera on and turn the dioptre

adjustment ring until the viewfinder displays are
clearly visible.

Adjusting the 180° FlexiGrip 27-B

The 180° FlexiGrip allows you to adjust the
camera angle to 9 click-positions (every 22.5°).

Turn the grip while pressing the GRIP UNLOCK

button and release the button in the most
convenient position for shooting.

O GRIP UNLOCK Button

Removing and Attaching the Finder

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To clean the viewfinder screen, remove the finder
then use a commercially available blower brush.
To remove:

Pull out to the mark O, rotate anti-clockwise, and
pull off.

To attach:
Align the mark O on the finder with the mark O

on the grip, push in, rotate clockwise, and push in

fully.

Notes:

• Be sure to protect the viewfinder from direct sunlight,

othenwise the viewfinder wili melt.

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Zooming

Zoom in on hard-to-catch subjects or add close­up personal touches to your recordings. Zoom
out to reveal a breathtaking view. The camera

has two zooming methods; power zoom and

wireiess zoom.

Power Zoom 28-a

Press the power zoom buttons on the grip.

• Press and hoid T to graduaily zoom in to

teiephoto.

• Press and hold W to gradually zoom out to wide

angie.

In record pause mode, you can increase the
zoom speed by holding down the ZOOM SPEED
button.

Wireless Zoom zb-b

The wireless controller allows you to control zoom
operation from a distance.

• Press and hoid the ZOOM T button to gradualiy

zoom in to teiephoto.

• Press and hoid the ZOOM W button to

graduaiiy zoom out to wide angie.

During wireiess zooming, mount the camera on a
tripod and monitor your recording on a connected
TV screen.

Notes:

• Even the slightest hand movement will appear in the

recording when shooting in the telephoto range. Use
a tripod for better resuits.

• Overuse of zooming may make recordings seem too
busy. Selective use of zooming is more effective.

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Set the date and time when you first begin using the camera and if
you change the lithium battery without back-up power.
See p. 33 for recording the date and time.

Exampie: Setting the date to 20 March, 1994 and the time to 2:35
p.m.

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the OPERATE

button.

• The OPERATE indicator iights up.

2. Press and hold the DATE button for more than 3

seconds. Bigi

• The date and time are displayed in the viewfinder.

• The year dispiay fiashes.

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7. Press the + and - buttons to scan the day display.

• The camera knows the number of days in each month and which

years are ieap years.

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8. Press the SHIFT button when the correct day is shown.

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9. Press the + and - buttons to scan hour display.

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10. Press the SHIFT button when the correct hour is

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• The hour is set and the minute display flashes. KIBSI

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Age Insert

The camera can calculate, superimpose and record one person's
age with a scene. You can also record the age with the date and
time and/or a title.

Registering a Birthday

Example: Registering 20 March, 1993 as a birthday (when the

current date is set to 20 March, 1994).

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press and hold the AGE button for more than 3

seconds. ИК1

• If you have already registered a birthday, the birthday is

displayed in the viewfinder.

• The year flashes in the viewfinder.

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3. Press the + and - buttons to scan the year

display. KCgi

• Press once to scan one year at a time.

• Press and hold to scan the years quickly.

• Press the - button to scan the display in reverse order.

• You cannot set future years.

Only years from the current year back to 99 years ago can be
set.

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5. Press the + and - buttons to scan the month display, ictga

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6. Press the SHIFT button when the correct month is shown.

• The month is set and the day display flashes.

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7. Press the + and - buttons to scan the day display.

• The camera knows the number of days in each month and which

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8. Press the AGE button when the correct day is

shown.

• The date display disappears.

• The age is automatically calculated and displayed in the

viewfinder. BHEl

• Press the AGE button again to make the display disappear from

the viewfinder.

Notes:

• The birthday cannot be set during recording or playback.

• If you change or remove the lithium battery without a power source attached, the birthday is cleared from

memory.

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Recording an Age

1. While recording or in record pause mode, press

the AGE button.

• The age appears in the viewfinder and is recorded with the

scene. IcHCT

• The age can also be recorded with the date and time and/or

titles.

2. Press the AGE button again to end age recording.

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WL-52 Wireless Controller

Using the wireless controller you can operate the
camera from a distance. KTIffl

O Transmitter

O F. (Fade) START/STOP Button

e ON SCREEN Button

O FF ►► Button

0 PLAY ► Button
O PAUSE II Button
O REC MODE Button
O STOP ■ Button
0 REW « Button
0 TAPE RETURN Button
0 COUNTER RESET Button
0 ZOOM Buttons
0 START/STOP Button

Operation B!151

Aim the wireless controller at the camera’s
remote sensor 0 and press the control buttons

to operate the camera. Use the wireless

controller within 4 metres of the camera. The tally
lamp © lights up when the remote sensor
receives a signal.

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Notes:

• When using the wireless controller, check that it

lights up the tally lamp. If the tally lamp lights, the
wireless controller can be used from that position.

• If you are too close to the camera when operating
the wireless controller, the camera may not respond
to the wireless controller's signal.

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Inserting Batteries into Wireiess

Control ier

The wireless controller operates on two

R03/AAA batteries.

1. Remove the cover from the back by

pressing down and sliding in the
direction of the arrow.

2. Insert two R03/AAA batteries
foiiowing the 0 and 0 markings.

Be carefui not to reverse the

poiarity of the batteries.

3. Siide the cover back into piace.

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• Autofocus function stops when remote sensor receives a signal from wireless controller.

• The wireless controller uses infrared beams to transmit signals, so sunlight or fluorescent light on the
remote sensor may shorten operating distance.

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Playback Connection

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To play back a cassette on a TV, use the

DC-100 DC Coupler together with the CA-100
Compact Power Adapter or the BP-E77K
Battery Pack as a power source.
Playback connection depends on whether or
not the TV is equipped with a SCART terminal
or audio/video input terminals.

Using a TV (or VCR) with a SCART

Terminal

Connection Procedure ITW

You need the PC-150 SCART Cable.
0 To Audio Output Terminal (black)
Q To Video Output Terminal (yellow)
B PC-150 SCART Cable
B To SCART Terminal

B TV

Using a TV (or VCR) with Audio/ Video Input Terminals

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Connection Procedure tTilSl

You need the optional C-150 AV Cable.

B To Audio Output Terminal (black)

B To Video Output Terminal (yellow)
□ C-150 (video=yellow, audio=white or black)
B To Audio Input Terminal

B To Video Input Terminal

B BNC Adapter*

B TV: Set the TVA/IDEO selector to VIDEO
* For a TV or VCR which has a BNC-type video input

terminal, use a commercially available BNC plug

adapter for connection.

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Using a TV without Audio/ Video
Input Terminals

The optional RU-100 RF Unit is required in order
to view cassettes on a TV which does not have
audio/video input terminals. There are two RU-

100 models, one for Europe and one for
Australia. The connection and setting procedures
for the two models differ.

European Model

RU-100 QQ

□ Connection Plug
13 G/l Selector
B Video Channel Selector
B FROM ANT. Terminal

B TO TV Terminal

Coaxial Cable with DIN-Connectors KBSl

B male

13 female

Connection Procedure IWSI

1. Connect the RF Unit to the camera.

2. Attach the aerial cable to the FROM

ANT. terminal, and connect the

female connector to the TO TV
terminal of the RF unit.

• Please note the difference between ‘male’ and
‘female’ type DIN-connectors on the coaxial

cable.

3. Connect the male connector to the

aerial input terminal of the TV.

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The RU-100 RF Unit has an automatic signal
selector which selects the signal from the video
camera whenever the camera is connected to the
RF unit and the power is turned on. To view a
regular TV programme, turn the camera off or
disconnect it from the RF unit.

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Selecting the Video Channel (European model)

The video channel means the channel in your area which is not

used by a broadcasting station (channel 30-39). If your TV does
not have audio/video input terminals, your TV set and the video
channel selector of the RU-100 RF Unit must be set to the video
channel in order to view playback.

1. Turn the TV on.

2. Turn the camera on.

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Press the

(STOP) button to select playback

mode.

4. Press the M (PLAY) button to start playback.

5. Set the RF unit’s G/l selector using flat-edge

screwdriver.

I : England, South Africa, Hong Kong

G: Continental Europe

• If the G/l selector is not set properly, the picture will appear, but
no sound will be heard.

6. Set the TV and the video channel selector to the video channel (the video channel selector is factory-set to CH 32).

• For example, if the video channel in your area is channel 33,
tune the TV to channel 33, then use a flat-edge screwdriver to
set the video channel selector of the RU-100 to CH 33. Adjust it
by turning until the picture is clear.

Australian Model

RU-100 Bcgj

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13 Video Channel Selector
B TO TV Terminal
B FROM ANT. Terminal

Coaxial Cable with DIN-connectors KBsl

B male

13 female

Connection Procedure WtXSt

1. Connect the RF Unit to the camera.

2. Attach the aerial cable to the FROM
ANT. terminal, and connect the
female connector to the TO TV
terminal of the RF unit.

• Please note the difference between ‘male’ and
‘female’ type DIN-connectors on the coaxial
cable.

3. Connect the male connector to the

aerial input terminal of the TV.

To View a Regular TV Programme

The RU-100 RF Unit has an automatic signal
selector which selects the signal from the video
camera whenever the camera is connected to the

RF unit and the power is turned on. To view a
regular TV programme, turn the camera off or

disconnect it from the RF unit.

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Selecting the Video Channel (Australian model)

The video channel means the channel in your area which is not
used by a broadcasting station, and can be used for playback of
video cassettes (channel 0 or 1). If your TV does not have audio/
video input terminals, your TV and the video channel selector of
the RU-100 RF Unit must be set to the video channel in order to
view playback.

1. Turn the TV on.

2. Turn the camera on.

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3. Press the

(STOP) button to select playback

mode.

4. Press the M (PLAY) button to start playback.

5. Set the TV and the video channel selector to the video channel (the video channel selector is factory-set to 1CH) using a flat-edge screwdriver.

• For example, if the video channel in your area is channel 0, set
the video channel selector of the RU-100 to 0 CM, then tune the
TV to channel 0.

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2. Load the cassette.

• See p. 23 for loading/unloading cassettes.

3. Press the ■ (STOP) button to select playback

mode.

• Playback functions will not operate if you have not pressed the

■ (STOP) button.

4. Locate the playback start point.

• Use the REW or FF buttons to locate the start point or use high

speed search (see p. 48).

5. Press the PLAY button to start playback.

• You can also monitor playback in the viewfinder.

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6. Press the ■ (STOP) button to end playback.

7. Turn the camera off.

• The OPERATE indicator goes off.

High-Frequency Feedback

• High-frequency feedback may occur if the camera microphone is
too close to the TV speaker during recording or record pause
mode. Lower the TV volume.

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In addition to normal playback, your camera also has fast fon/vard,
rewind and still playback, plus high-speed search.
Playback is controlled by pressing buttons on the camera or by
using the wireless controller.

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A. Fast Forward Playback

Press and hold the FF button during normal playback to view

scenes at 9 times normal speed.

• Release the FF button to resume normal playback.

B. Rewind Playback

Press and hold the REW button during normal playback to view
scenes in reverse at 7 times normal speed.

• Release the REW button to resume normal playback.

C. Still Playback

Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller during

normal playback to pause the picture. Press the PAUSE button
again or the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

• The camera’s start/stop button can also be used.

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D. High-Speed Search

Press and hold the FF button during normal fast fonward mode to
view scenes at approximately 15 times (SP) or 30 times (LP)
normai speed. Reiease the FF button to resume normai fast
forward.
Press and hoid the REW button during normai rewind mode to
view scenes in reverse at approximately 15 times (SP) or 30
times (LP) normai speed. Reiease the REW button to resume
normal rewind.

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Notes:

• Several noise bars appear during special playback.

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During fast forward and rewind playback modes.

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During still playback.

The audio portion of the tape cannot be heard during special playback.

The camera automatically goes into stop mode after more than seven
minutes of continuous still playback.
The picture flickers a little during still playback.
When fast action scenes are shown during still playback, the picture may
blur.
Certain TVs may show the special playback picture in black and white, or

the picture may roll or divide.

Notes about special playback of tapes recorded in SP:
(1) The still playback picture will contain much more noise than on tapes

recorded in LP.

(2) During fast fon/vard or rewind playback, noise bars will be much wider

than on tapes recorded in LP.

The high-speed search picture might not appear on some TVs.

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Focusing

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There are two different ways of focusing:
autofocus and manual focus.

Autofocus

The camera can adjust the focus automatically by

bouncing infrared beams off the subject to work

out how far away it is.
As soon as you turn the camera on, autofocus
starts operating. Focus adjusts automatically to
suit the subject located in the centre of the
viewfinder.

In some cases, however, you will probably get
better results using manual focus.

Subject Not Suitable for Autofocus

A. The camera may not be able to focus on a

subject in the centre of the viewfinder during
telephoto-end recording of:

1. Very close subjects (closer than about 1

metre)

2. Distant subjects (further than about 12

metres)

n indicates the target area covered by the

camera’s infrared beams.

B. Subject behind glass
C. Subjects which reflect too much light (such as

a shiny car)

D.

Subjects which do not reflect enough light
(such as water surfaces or black clothes)

Notes:

• The autofocus mechanism focuses on subjects at a

distance of 0.6-12 metres. For more distant subjects
the focus locks at approx. 50 metres — this works
well in bright conditions, but in dim light manual
focus may give better results.

• Be careful not to cover the autofocus window with
your hand while recording.

• Do not touch the focusing ring during autofocus.

• Autofocus turns off while the camcorder is receiving
signals from the wireless controller, but infrared
signals from other wireless controllers being
operated nearby may cause a temporary

malfunction.

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Manual Focus

Use manual focus when you shoot subjects not suitable for
autofocus.

1. Press the FOCUS [A]/M button to select manual focus.

• “M. FOCUS” appears in the viewfinder. litWl

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2. Press the T button to zoom into the telephoto end.

3. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the focusing ring to focus on the subject.

4. Use the zoom buttons to frame the subject

properiy.

• The camera automatically returns to autofocus after being turned
off or placed in playback mode.

• Press the FOCUS [A]/M button to stop manual focus and return to
autofocus (“M. FOCUS” disappears from the viewfinder).

Focus Lock

When you press the FOCUS [Aj/M button during autofocus, the
focus can tie locked on the subject focused at that time, even if the

subject moves to the right or left of centre. To focus on another
subject, adjust with the focusing ring or press the FOCUS [Âj/M
button again to return to autofocus.

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Macro Recording

Macro recording allows you to record small subjects such as flowers
and insects close-up, to full screen, and achieve extremely fine
detail in your pictures.

1. Press the FOCUS [S/M button to select manual
focus.

• “M. FOCUS” appears in the viewfinder.

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2. Press the W button to zoom into the wide-angle
end.

3. Hold the MACRO button down and press the W

button to enter macro range.

• ® mark appears in the zoom window.

4. Approach the subject until it reaches the desired

size in the viewfinder.

• Be sure there is adequate lighting.

• You can approach the subject as close as 4 mm.

5. Use the T/W button within macro range for fine
focusing.

6. When macro recording is complete, press the T

button to exit macro range.

Notes:

• Move the camera forward or backward slightly to change the subject image size and then fine focus again.

• A tripod is recommended for better recording stability.

• If necessary, remove the lens hood (see p. 26).

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Program AE

Program AE allows you to use advanced recording techniques
easily.
There are three different Program AE modes in addition to auto
mode, to help you achieve the best recording results.

How to Use Program AE

1. Place the camera in record pause mode.

• The camera automatically enters auto mode.

2. Press the PROGRAM AE button.

• Each time the button is pressed, the viewfinder display changes
as follows:

No display : Auto mode (normal recording)
BLC (Backlight Compensation); To record a backlit subject
SPOT: To record a spotlit scene
S & S (Sand & Snow): To record a bright scene

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3. Make your recording.

4. When recording is complete, press the

PROGRAM AE button to return to auto mode.

Notes:

• When switching modes using the PROGRAM AE button, image brightness may change suddeniy. Switch

modes in record pause mode.

• When recording bright lights or reflections, a smear effect may occur.

• Flicker may occur with some sources of illumination.

• When using Program AE, except in auto mode, the High-Speed Shutter cannot be used.

• The Program AE setting is cancelled when you turn the camera off.

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To Record a Backlit Subject
(Backlight Compensation) ss a

Backlighting, caused for example by the sun or an
open window behind the subject, will make the
subject appear underexposed. Use this function
when the subject appears underexposed in the
viewfinder.

Press the PROGRAM AE button to
select “BLC.”

Note:

• If the picture angle is altered during backlight

compensation, the exposure may become
unsuitable. The Image in the viewfinder should
always be checked and compensation used only
when the subject appears underexposed.

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In SPOT mode, the iris is automatically adjusted

for effective, glare-free recordings of scenes

illuminated by spotlights or other concentrated
light sources.
Use this mode when recording spotlit scenes

such as on a stage.

Press the PROGRAM AE button to
select “SPOT.”

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To Record a Bright Scene
(Beach or Snowy Location) 55-c

In S & S (Sand and Snow) mode, the shutter
speed and iris are automatically adjusted for clear
recordings. Subjects with excessively bright
backgrounds, such as a summer beach or snowy
ski resort, are not underexposed.

Use this mode in locations with strong light
reflection to obtain clear recordings and optimum
exposure of the subject.

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White Balance

Blue sky

Bluish light

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White light

TV screen

Cloudy sky
Sunlight
White fluorescent light
Two hours after sunrise or before sunset
One hour after sunrise or before sunset
Eiectric halogen light
Thirty minutes after sunnse or before

sunset

White electric light bulb

Sunrise, sunset

Reddish light

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balance

Candleiight

The camcorder's auto white balance system
compensates for a wide range of lighting
conditions so that colours are recorded
naturally and whites really look white. (Colours

may vary slightly depending on the light

source.)

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Shooting with Pop-up Light

When shooting in a dark place, use the pop-up light.

• Use the pop-up light within approximately 2 metres of the subject
to ensure a clear picture.

1. Place the camera in record pause mode.

2. Slide the POP-UP LIGHT switch.

• The light pops up and turns on.

3. Make your recording.

4. When recording is complete, push the pop-up

light down.

• The pop-up light turns off.

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• The pop-up light will only turn on during recording or in record pause mode.

• Bear in mind that shooting with the pop-up light consumes more power (the BP-E77K Battery Pack will
operate it for approximately 20 minutes).

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Replacing Bulb ss-a

Use only Canon Halogen Bulb MHL-5.7 V 4 W
(accessory).

• Before replacing the bulb, turn the power off

and allow sufficient time for the bulb to cool.

1. Loosen the screw of the protector.

2. Remove the protector.

3. Remove the old bulb and gentry

insert the new bulb as shown.

• Do not touch the new bulb with your bare

hands.

• If the bulb is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean

cloth.

4. Attach the protector.

5. Tighten the screw.

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Warning

Be careful not to touch the bulb during or
immediately after use; it becomes very hot.

Notes:

• Keep the hot iamp away from flammable or plastic

materials.

• Protect the pop-up light from impact or vibration
during use or the halogen lamp may burn out.

High-Speed Shutter

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The high-speed shutter allows you to capture sports and other fast
action scenes clearly. The camera has seven high-speed shutter
settings: 1/60th, 1/250th, 1/500th, 1/1000th, 1/2000th, 1/4000th and

1/10000th of a second. Select the correct shutter speed according to
subject speed and brightness. Normal shutter speed is 1/50th of a
second.

1. Point the camera at the subject and compose the

scene in the viewfinder.

2. Press the SHUTTER button.

• Each time the button is pressed, the viewfinder display changes
as follows:

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Notes:

• Use this function outdoors in bright light.

• You cannot change the shutter speed when using Program AE.

• Scenes shot with the high-speed shutter will appear somewhat jerky during normal playback.

• Scenes shot with the high-speed shutter work best with special playback. Use a VCR capable of noise­free special playback for best results.

• If you turn off the power or switch to playback mode, the shutter setting automatically returns to normal

(1/50).

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Fade

The fade effect allows you to make scenes gradually appear or
disappear in smooth transition.

Fade In

The scene gradually appears from a blank white screen.

1. Place the camera in record pause mode. gTiH

2. Press and hold the FADE button until the scene

disappears compietely from the viewfinder.

3. Press the start/stop button to start recording and

then release the FADE button.

• The scene gradually fades in.

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Fade Out

The scene gradually disappears, fading to a blank white screen.

1. Press and hold the FADE button during recording.

• The scene gradually fades out.

2. Press the start/stop button when the scene has

disappeared completely.

• The camera goes into record pause mode.

3. Release the FADE button.

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• Sound fades along with the image.

• Titles, age, and date and time do not fade.

• The fade effect (but not wireless fade) can be used at any time during recording.

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Wireless Fade

To begin and end recording with a smooth fade in and fade out from

a distance and without camera shake.

1. Place the camera in record pause mode.

2. Press the F. START/STOP button.

• The scene disappears, recording begins about one or two
seconds later, and then the picture fades in.

3. When the scene is recorded, press the F. START/

STOP button again.

• The scene fades out, and the camera enters record pause mode
about four seconds later.

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To Resume Recording

Record Search

Use record search to locate the desired point to resume recording.

Record search can also be used to eliminate noise between different
scenes. Use this function when you make additional recordings on a
previously used cassette — there will be no noise between a
previously recorded scene and the new one.

1. Place the camera in record pause mode. BRl

2. Press the REC SEARCH + or - buttons to scroll

forwards or backwards to locate the recording
start position.

• Press and hold the + button to play the recording forward.

• Press and hold the - button to play the recording backward.

• The camera returns to record pause mode when you release the
buttons.

3. Press the start/stop button.

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Record Review

Press the O (Record Review) button during record pause mode to

play back the last segment of the recorded scene (approximately
three seconds) in the viewfinder. Once record review playback is
complete, the camera returns to record pause mode where it left off.

1. Place the camera in record pause mode. BgW

2. Press the © button.

• The scene plays back in the viewfinder.

• The camera returns to record pause mode after record review
has ended.

3. Press the start/stop button to resume recording.

• The tally lamp flashes rapidly.

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Explanation:

Record search (to resume recording)

Record pause mode

Release the - button to

enter record pause mode.

Tape

Press and
hold the ­button.

Desired section for searching

Release the + button to
enter record pause mode.

Press and
hold the +
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Record pause mode

Press the button

Searches the desired section to start recording, while
in record pause mode.

Explanation:

Record review BSgSl

Plays back your recording in the order O to 0 after
record pause mode is entered. The camera returns to
record pause mode after playback has ended.

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• Noise or skew may appear on the
screen during record review mode or record search
mode. This is not a malfunction.

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Edit-erase

When an unwanted object or sound is recorded, such as someone
walking across the picture or the sound of a car horn, the edit-erase
function can be used to quickly return to the precise point where

recording began, and record the scene again. This function only
operates during the first 40 seconds or so of recording.

For about 40 seconds after starting to shoot a scene a mark
(asterisk) appears in the viewfinder next to the tape operations
display. The edit-erase function can be used while this mark is
displayed.

1. Make sure that ^ (asterisk) is displayed, then

press the start/stop button to pause recording.

2. Press the E. ERASE button.

• The tape is rewound to the recording start point at 3 times normal
speed, and the recorded picture is displayed (in reverse) in the
viewfinder. The camera returns automatically to record pause

mode at the start of the scene you want to record over.

• The asterisk disappears from the viewfinder.

3. Press the start/stop button to resume recording.

• The previously recorded scene is erased.

• The asterisk reappears.

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Tape Return

PLAY ►

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Tape return allows you to quickly return to a desired scene on the
cassette.

• The camera does not have a TAPE RETURN button. Use the
wireless controller to operate tape return.

1. During playback, press the COUNTER RESET

PLAY

button if you come across a scene that you want

to watch again later.

• The tape counter is reset to 0:00:00.

Press the

(STOP) button when playback

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finishes.

3. Press the TAPE RETURN button.

• The tape rewinds and stops automatically when the counter
reading nears 0:00:00.

4. Press the ► (PLAY) button.

• Playback starts at the point where you pressed the COUNTER
RESET button.

Notes:

• Every time you load a cassette, the tape counter is automatically reset to 0:00:00. This means that after
recording you can use the tape return to locate the recording start point.

• The tape counter reading is only approximate. Use it as a guide.

• Tape return does not function when the tape counter reading is near 0:00:00.

• Press the ■ (STOP) button to cancel tape return.

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Adding Titles to Recordings

The camera allows you to create and store character titles, which
can be superimposed on recordings together with the date and time
and/or age.

Creating Character Titles

Remember to create your title before you start recording.
The title may be one or two lines of up to 16 characters each.

1. Press the C. TITLE button for more than 3 seconds

to display the title lines in the viewfinder.

• A flashing dot or character indicates that the cursor is present.

2. Press the SHIFT button to move the cursor to the

position where you want to start the title.

• Press once to move the cursor one space right.

• Press and hold to move the cursor continuously.

• The cursor does not move backwards.

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3. Use the + and - buttons to scan the list of title

characters.

• Press the + button to scan forward through the list.

• Press the - button to scan the list in reverse order.

• Press once to scan the characters one at a time.

• Press and hold to scan the characters quickly.

Title Characters List

ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ<

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□ &5k!?;:”’-/.,987654321 OnEgN/EA0UOA^

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• If you select □, a flashing dot appears in the viewfinder, but a
space will appear during actual recording and playback.

• Press the C. RESET button to erase all the characters at and to
the right of the cursor.

4. When the character you want is displayed, press the SHIFT button again to move to the next cursor position. QQ

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O VL-20 Battery Video Light

O WD-37 Wide-converter

0 TL-37 Tele-converter
O WA-37 Wide Attachment

0 FS-37 Filter Set
0 FS-37U Filter Set

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Tripod

0 RS-500 Rain Shield
0 SC-300 Soft Carrying Case

0 HC-500 System Case

0 SA-1 Adapter Bracket
0 WL-52 Wireless Controller
0 8mm Video Cassette
0 SS-300 Shoulder Strap

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0 WS-20 Wrist Strap
0 BP-E77K, BP-E718, BP-E722 or

BP-E722D Battery Pack

0 CA-100 Compact Power Adapter
0 CB-110 Car Battery Adapter
0 DC-100 DC Coupier
0 MC-100 Muiti-battery Charger
0 Aerial
0 RU-IOORFUnit
0 TV
0 VCR

© C-150 AV Cable

0 PC-150 SCART Cable
0 E333D

Carrying Cases

SC-300 Soft Carrying Case

The optional SC-300 Soft Carrying Case provides iightweight
protection for the camera and accessories.

HC-500 System Case

The optionai HC-500 System Case heips protect the camera
and its accessories during transportation and storage.

The HC-500 properly stores the following items:

O BP-E77K or BP-E722 Battery Pack

0 Camera with cassette and shouider strap / wrist strap

attached

0 CA-100 Compact Power Adapter or CB-110 Car Battery

Adapter

O BP-E718 Battery Pack

0

Coaxiai cabie or C-150 AV Cable, DC-100 DC Coupler,

PC-150 SCART Cable, RU-100 RF Unit, Wide-converter /
Teie-converter, etc.

0

WL-52 Wireiess Controiier

0

One additionai cassette

Opening the Case

Siide the iatches on both sides of the case as iiiustrated.

• Open the case with the “UP” sticker pointing upward.

Attaching the Shouider Strap

Attach the shoulder strap to the strap attachment bars, and
adjust it to the most comfortable length.

Notes:

• Do not leave the case in areas of extreme heat.

• Do not expose the case to strong vibrations or shock.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the case.

• Two keys are provided with the HC-500 System Case.

• Power is slowiy drained while the battery pack is attached to the
camera, even when the camera is turned off. Remove the battery
pack when you don’t expect to use the camera.

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Optional Accessories

CB-110

BP-E718

BP-E722

BP-E722D

CB-110 Car Battery Adapter

For recording using car battery.
Piug into cigarette iighter socket.
For use only with 12 or 24 V DC negative ground car battery.

BP-E718 Battery Pack

Use when shooting for long periods of time. The continuous
recording time of the BP-E718 is approximately 100 minutes.

BP-E722 Battery Pack

Used for lengthy recording, i^s capacity is about double the
BP-E77K. Hold the camera with both hands when using this
battery.

BP-E722D Battery Pack

The BP-E722D is a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery
equipped with five LED indicators for displaying the remaining
charge.

MC-100 Multi-battery Charger

The MC-100 Multi-battery Charger is a sequential high-speed
charger controlled by a microcomputer for charging up to four

Canon battery packs. Also the MC-100 automatically
performs charging, discharging and recharging to refresh
battery packs.

• Charging time: 45 min. (BP-E77K)
80 min. (BP-E718)
90 min. (BP-E722/BP-E722D)

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RS-500 Rain Shield

A vinyl cover to protect the camera from light rain or mist.

MC-100

RS-500

VL-20 Battery Video Light

This light, compact video light uses the BP-E77K or BP-E722
Battery Pack and is ideal for indoor or outdoor shooting.

TL-37 Tele-converter

This tele-converter is a magnification converter lens that
increases the focal length of the camera lens by a factor of

1.4. Switch to manual focus when using this lens. The zoom
can be operated as usual.

WD-37 Wide-converter

This wide converter decreases the focal length by a factor of

0.75. Switch to manual focus when using this lens. The
zoom can be operated as usual.

WA-37 Wide Attachment

This optional wide attachment decreases the focal length by
a factor of 0.75. When using this lens attachment, first switch
to macro recording.

FS-37 Filter Set

The FS-37 Filter Set contains three filters; multiple image
filter 5X, R-cross filter 6X and zoom-spot filter.

FS-37U Filter Set

The FS-37U Filter Set contains three filters: UV, ND8 and
circular PL. When using the PL filter, first zoom and switch to
manual focus. Then adjust the PL filter to minimize light
reflection.

SA-1 Adapter Bracket

When you want to use the VL-20 Battery Video Light, use the
SA-1 to attach it to the camera.

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Problems and Troubleshooting

Use the following checklist for troubleshooting if you have problems with your camera. Consult
your local dealer or service outlet if probiems persist.
Be sure all connections are properly made when using the camera with other equipment.

The following warnings may appear in the viewfinder:

_ __ _ __ __

Warning Cause

The battery pack charge is low. Refer to “Battery Pack Notes”

Condensation has formed inside Refer to “Condensation”
the camera. (see p. 81).

The safety mechanism is
activated.

The lithium battery is not in place Insert a new lithium battery
properly or the charge is low. (see p. 22).

Remedy

(see p. 18).

Unload and reload the
cassette.

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A cassette has not been loaded. Load a cassette

(see p. 23).

The tape has ended.

Rewind the tape or use another
cassette.

Problem

Cause

Remedy

The camera does not turn on.

The camera turns off during
operation (using a battery
pack).

The cassette compartment
does not open.

The camera does not function
when an operation button is
pressed.

The start/stop button is

pressed, but recording does not

start.

The battery pack charge is low.

The battery pack charge is low.

Record pause mode has lasted

for more than 7 minutes.
The battery pack charge is low.

The camera is turned off.

A cassette has not been loaded.
The battery pack is not properly

attached to the camera.

The camera is turned off.
A cassette has not been loaded.
The tape has ended (“T. END’’

appears in the viewfinder).
The erasure prevention switch on

the cassette is set to prevent

recording

Replace it with a fully charged

battery pack.

Replace it with a fully charged
battery pack.

Turn the camera on again.

Replace it with a fully charged
battery pack.

Turn the camera on.

Load a cassette.

Attach the battery pack

securely to the camera
(see p. 17).

Turn the camera on.
Load a cassette.
Rewind the tape or use another

cassette.
Use another cassette or set the

switch to enable recording
(see p. 24).

No picture appears in the
viewfinder.

Focus can not be adjusted.

Playback does not start when

the PLAY button is pressed.

The camera is in playback mode.

The lens cap is attached.

The zoom lens is in macro range.

The viewfinder dioptre is not
properly adjusted.

The autofocus window is

obscured.
The camera is in record pause or

record mode.
The camera is turned off.

A cassette has not been loaded.
The tape has ended (“T. END”

appears in the viewfinder).

Press the • (REG MODE)
button.

Remove the lens cap.

Press the T button to exit macro
range.

Turn the dioptre adjustment ring
until the vie\^inder display
becomes clear (see p. 27).

Remove the obstacle from the
autofocus window.

Press the ■ (STOP) button.

Turn the camera on and press
the ■ (STOP) button.

Load a cassette.
Rewind the tape or use another

cassette.

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Problem

Cause

Remedy

The tape is moving, but no
picture appears on the TV
monitor.

The pop-up light will not turn
on.

For a TV without audio/video
input terminals: the video

channel has not been set

properly on both the TV and the
RF unit.

For a TV with audio/video input
terminals: TheTV/VIDEO
selector on the TV has not been

set to VIDEO.
The video heads are dirty.

The battery pack is exhausted.

The camera is not in record

pause or record mode.

The camera is not turned on.

The bulb has burned out.

A cassette has not been loaded.

Set the TV and the RF unit to
the appropriate video channel.

Set the TV/VIDEO selector to
VIDEO.

Clean the video heads using
the optional CK-E1 Cleaning

Kit.

Charge the battery pack.

Place the camera in record
pause or record mode.

Turn the camera on.

Replace the bulb.
Insert a cassette and place the

camera in record pause or

record mode.

Smear BtiTO

A luminous bar appears vertically on the screen where an
excessively bright scene was recorded.
Smear is caused when:

• Spotlights are directly recorded, on a stage for example.

• Burning candles or other burning objects are recorded

directly.

• Objects reflecting light, such as car bodies and traffic signs,

are recorded directly.

Poor playback picture on TV monitor lltiMtl

Loss in video playback picture quality such as blurring,
distortion or noise usually means that the video heads have
become dirty. Use the optional Canon 8mm Video Head
Cleaning Cassette CC-8 included in the Canon 8mm Video
Cleaning Kit CK-E1 to clean the video heads. See the CC-8
instruction manual for details.

Note:

• This equipment contains a microprocessor. If external noise or interference occurs, random letters may

appear in the viewfinder or normal operation may be interrupted. In this case, remove and then replace
the power source (and if necessary, the lithium battery).

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Condensation (DEW)

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What is condensation?

Condensation (DEW) means tiny droplets of
water that occasionally form on the camera
surface when it is moved from a cold place to a
warm place. Using the camera when
condensation is present may damage both tape
and camera.

Condensation is likely to occur when:

A. The camera is brought from a cold place to a

warm place.

B. A cold room is heated rapidly.

The camera is taken from an air-conditioned

room to a warm and humid place.

D. The camera is placed in a humid environment.

Preventing condensation

Remove the cassette and place the camera in a
plastic bag prior to bringing it into a warm area
where condensation is likely to occur. Wait until
the camera reaches room temperature before
removing it from the bag.

When condensation is detected

When condensation is detected in the camera,
the OPERATE indicator flashes, “DEW” flashes in
the viewfinder and the tape automatically stops.

Immediately remove the cassette, leave the
cassette compartment open and turn the camera
off. Leave the camera in a dry place until the
condensation evaporates.

• Sometimes “DEW” may not appear in the

viewfinder until 10-15 minutes after
condensation has formed.

To start using the camera again

Even if “DEW” and the OPERATE indicator no

longer flash when the camera Is turned on, wait at

least one more hour before attempting operation.

The time required for condensation to clear varies

with the surrounding conditions; it can be as long

as an hour.

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Cautions

During Use

A. Avoid High Temperatures and High

Humidity.

Do not expose the camera to high
temperatures or high humidity, such as inside
a car during hot weather, when all the doors
and windows are shut. Such exposure can
cause damage.

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B. Avoid Exposure to Strong

Electromagnetic Waves.

Do not use the camera close to sources of
magnetic or electric fields (power plant, TV
tower, TV set, magnets, motors, audio
equipment, etc.).

C. Do Not Expose the Camera to Rain

or Water.

Place a protective covering over the camera if
you’ll be recording in the rain, to reduce the
risk of fire or electric shock. If, somehow,
water does get into the camera, contact
qualified service personnel as soon as
possible.

D. Avoid Pointing the Lens into Direct

Sunlight or Other Strong Light
Sources.

Do not aim the lens directly at the sun or other

strong light, or leave the lens aimed at a very

bright subject since this can cause damage.

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E. Do Not Expose the Camera to

Excessive Heat:

When using lighting equipment be sure not to
expose the camera to too much heat radiating
from such equipment.

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F. Always Replace the Lens Cap.

Always replace the lens cap after use to

prevent sand and dust from getting on the
lens. Be especially careful to affix the cap on

windy days.

G. Do Not Expose the Camera to

Shock or Vibrations.

Be sure to handle the camera gently.
Vibration or shock can cause damage.

H. Avoid Sudden Changes in

Temperature.

If the camera is suddenly brought into a warm

place from a cold place, condensation can
form on the internal parts and lens. So take

appropriate care when moving the camera.

Do Not Disassemble the Camera.

I.

It is very dangerous to disassemble the

camera or touch any of its internal parts, as

you may risk electric shock or other hazards.

If the camera does not function properly, take

it to qualified service personnel.

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J. Use the Battery Pack Correctly, and

Only Use Recommended

Accessories.

Carefully read the instructions that come with

the battery pack before use. And to reduce

the risk of electric shock and to reduce

annoying interference, use the recommended

accessories only.

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Maintenance

Keep the Heads Clean.

The video heads should be cleaned only when

necessary, preferably with the Canon 8mm Video
Head Cleaning Cassette CC-8 included in the

Canon 8mm Video Cleaning Kit CK-E1.

Clean the Camera with a Soft, Dry Cloth.

The camera should be cleaned using a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use chemically treated cloth or
volatile solvents such as paint thinner, since this
can damage the unit.

Store the Camera Properly.

If you do not intend to use the camera for some
time, store it in an area free of moisture and dust,
and where the ambient temperature is no higher
than 30°C.

Store Cassette Tape Properly.

Do not place cassettes in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, near heat-radiating sources such as
stoves, or close to magnetic bodies such as
speakers, since these can cause tape
deformation and damage to valuable recordings.

Check the Operation of Each

Component.

If the camera has not been used for a long time,
be sure to check that each component functions
correctly before use.

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Specifications

E333D

Power supply (rated):
Power consumption:
Television system:

Video recording system:

Audio recording system:
Image sensor:
Tape format:

Tape speed:
Maximum recording time:

Lens:

Focusing system:
Minimum focusing distance:
Recommended illumination:
Minimum illumination:
Filter diameter:
Electronic viewfinder:
Microphone:

Output level:

Dimensions (W x D x H):

Weight:

6VDC

5.6 W (during recording in autofocus mode)
CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields)
PAL colour signal
2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
Luminance signal; FM azimuth recording
Colour signal: Converted subcarrier phase shift recording
(8mm video standard)
Frequency multiplexing with the video signal by 2 rotary heads
(1 channel)
320,000 pixels (300,000 effective pixels),

1/3-inch CCD (charge-coupled device)

8mm, metal particle*

20.051 mm/s (SP)

10.026 mm/s(LP)
3 hours with P5-90 video cassette, in LP mode.
f/2.0,10X power zoom, 6.7-67 mm focal length, macro
mechanism (wide/tele)
Active autofocus (using infrared beams), manual focusing possible

0.6 m or 4 mm in wide macro

More than 100 lux
2 lux
37 mm

0.6-inch monochrome CRT

Nondirectional electret condenser microphone
Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms, unbalanced (video output terminal)
Audio; -10 dBV/less than 3 kohms, unbalanced (audio output
terminal)

122 X 257 X 115 mm

920 g excluding battery pack

Pop-up Light

Central light intensity:
Illumination angle:
Central luminosity:
Colour temperature:
Power consumption:
Required bulb:
Bulb life:
Operating temperature range:
Power supply:
Illumination time:

Canon recommends metal particle tape.

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.
Subject to change without notice.

Approx. 120 cd
Approx. 35°
Approx. 35 lux (2 m)
Approx. 3200 K
4 W (6 V)

Canon Halogen Bulb MHL-5.7 V 4 W

Approx. 50 hours

0°C-40°C

Battery pack or DC coupler mounted on the main body

Approx. 20 min. (with BP-E77K in continuous use)

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CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomamko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146, Japan

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